Medical Definition of Degenerative joint disease

Degenerative joint disease: Also known as
osteoarthritis, this type of arthritis is caused by inflammation, breakdown and eventual
loss of the cartilage of the joints. Among the over 100 different types of arthritis
conditions, osteoarthritis is the most common, affecting usually the hands, feet, spine,
and large weight-bearing joints, such as the hips and knees. Also called degenerative
arthritis.